Drama Games
Games for breaking the ice, physical warm-ups, group dynamics and creativity.Drama Courses
Explore drama ideas at our popular CPD or INSET courses across the UK.Browse our Resources
In-depth articles, tips, advice, book reviews, apps and videos.Mini Downloads
A range of short downloadable resources providing guidelines, tips and lesson plans.Brand New Online Course
Starts 21 January 2018! Watch the Video below or CLICK HERE for details
Drama in the Primary Curriculum
This one-day drama CPD course immerses you in activities and ideas which you can take back and use immediately in the primary school classroom or drama club. The focus is on the use of drama strategies to support the primary curriculum, including still images, teacher in role, hot-seating, ten-second objects, thought-tracking and many more. Participants have the opportunity to work with drama expert David Farmer, to discuss common issues with colleagues and devise solutions to put into practice.
Wednesday 27th September, London >>
Thursday 1st February, London >>
Drama strategies – also known as drama techniques or drama conventions – are the everyday tools of the drama teacher. They help to develop enquiry skills, to encourage negotiation, understanding and creativity. They can enhance performance skills such as character development and storytelling and be used across the curriculum to actively involve students in their own learning.
Hot-seating | Conscience Alley | Freeze-Frames | Thought Tracking | Role on the Wall
Mini Downloads are short downloadable resources providing guidelines, tips and information about a particular area of drama. They are ideal for planning and inspiration and can be downloaded to your computer in just a few minutes.
Drama is well-placed as a means to highlight and explore stories, issues and themes. Below are links to a number of drama units suitable for key stage 1 and 2 pupils.
The Evacuees | The Gruffalo | Anti-Bullying | Funnybones | The Tiger Child
You inspired and challenged us to be better teachers. You taught us how effective drama can be to get our students’ attention and make our lessons fun for them. You gave us new teaching tools and helped us feel we can make a difference in our students’ lives. Thank you.
Fátima Silva (April 2017)Drama Game of the Week
Martian and Earthling
Can you communicate with the alien?
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101 Drama Games and Activities
‘Belongs amongst the top 10 books any director or drama teacher should own.’ – English Touring Opera
101 MORE Drama Games and Activities
‘This book cheered me up. Buy it and smile. There will be a lot of laughter in your classroom.’ – Drama Magazine.
Learning Through Drama in the Primary Years
‘Full of easily accessible advice… clear explanations and inventive suggestions.’ – National Drama Magazine.